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Chennaiyin FC’s fall from grace: Why has the two-time ISL champion struggled to recreate past glory?

A product of the LIFFA academy in Thiruvananthapuram, Ebindas said the stint with Kannur Warriors in Super League Kerala (SLK) helped him to improve as a player. “SLK was a good learning experience and came at the right time for me. I learnt a lot from observing foreign players and playing in front of huge demanding crowds helped me to handle pressure. It has helped me a lot in ISL. But I know I need to improve a lot, especially my physique and I am working on it,” said Ebindas. 

“I have played for under-16, under-20 and under-23 Indian teams. I am hoping that my performance in ISL will open the doors for selection to the senior Indian team,” he added.

Published on Apr 28, 2026

#ISL #Ebindas #deadball #brilliance #drives #Kerala #Blasters #resurgence"> ISL 2025-26: Ebindas’ dead-ball brilliance drives Kerala Blasters’ resurgence There was a common thread that ran through the rare and precious victory for Kerala Blasters in the ISL at the Jawaharlal Nehru stadium in Kochi last week.It was again an assist from Ebindas Yesudasan, his fifth this season, that drove Kerala Blasters to a win against Odisha FC. The 20-year-old came off the bench midway through the second half and in the fourth minute of stoppage time whipped in a corner which was headed in by another substitute Matias Hernandez for the winning goal. The win was Kerala’s Blasters’ second at home during a fraught campaign which saw sacking of a coach, boycott from home fans and a real fear of relegation. Amidst this chaos, Ebindas has shone like a beacon. The under-23 Indian star’s dead ball skills have put Kerala Blasters in good stead during set pieces. Ebindas also excelled as a ball snatcher and his flawless distribution also came in for praise, making him one of the standout performers for the club this season.“I should give credit to my coaches and team-mates for having confidence in me. Well I worked a lot in improving my individual skills and as a team we have spent a considerable amount of time on set pieces. I am happy I am able to contribute for the team and it is very satisfying to see us win,” he said.ALSO READ: Chennaiyin FC’s fall from grace: Why has the two-time ISL champion struggled to recreate past glory?A product of the LIFFA academy in Thiruvananthapuram, Ebindas said the stint with Kannur Warriors in Super League Kerala (SLK) helped him to improve as a player. “SLK was a good learning experience and came at the right time for me. I learnt a lot from observing foreign players and playing in front of huge demanding crowds helped me to handle pressure. It has helped me a lot in ISL. But I know I need to improve a lot, especially my physique and I am working on it,” said Ebindas. “I have played for under-16, under-20 and under-23 Indian teams. I am hoping that my performance in ISL will open the doors for selection to the senior Indian team,” he added.Published on Apr 28, 2026 #ISL #Ebindas #deadball #brilliance #drives #Kerala #Blasters #resurgence
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Chennaiyin FC’s fall from grace: Why has the two-time ISL champion struggled to recreate past glory?

A product of the LIFFA academy in Thiruvananthapuram, Ebindas said the stint with Kannur Warriors in Super League Kerala (SLK) helped him to improve as a player. “SLK was a good learning experience and came at the right time for me. I learnt a lot from observing foreign players and playing in front of huge demanding crowds helped me to handle pressure. It has helped me a lot in ISL. But I know I need to improve a lot, especially my physique and I am working on it,” said Ebindas. 

“I have played for under-16, under-20 and under-23 Indian teams. I am hoping that my performance in ISL will open the doors for selection to the senior Indian team,” he added.

Published on Apr 28, 2026

#ISL #Ebindas #deadball #brilliance #drives #Kerala #Blasters #resurgence">ISL 2025-26: Ebindas’ dead-ball brilliance drives Kerala Blasters’ resurgence

There was a common thread that ran through the rare and precious victory for Kerala Blasters in the ISL at the Jawaharlal Nehru stadium in Kochi last week.

It was again an assist from Ebindas Yesudasan, his fifth this season, that drove Kerala Blasters to a win against Odisha FC. The 20-year-old came off the bench midway through the second half and in the fourth minute of stoppage time whipped in a corner which was headed in by another substitute Matias Hernandez for the winning goal. 

The win was Kerala’s Blasters’ second at home during a fraught campaign which saw sacking of a coach, boycott from home fans and a real fear of relegation. 

Amidst this chaos, Ebindas has shone like a beacon. The under-23 Indian star’s dead ball skills have put Kerala Blasters in good stead during set pieces. Ebindas also excelled as a ball snatcher and his flawless distribution also came in for praise, making him one of the standout performers for the club this season.

“I should give credit to my coaches and team-mates for having confidence in me. Well I worked a lot in improving my individual skills and as a team we have spent a considerable amount of time on set pieces. I am happy I am able to contribute for the team and it is very satisfying to see us win,” he said.

ALSO READ: Chennaiyin FC’s fall from grace: Why has the two-time ISL champion struggled to recreate past glory?

A product of the LIFFA academy in Thiruvananthapuram, Ebindas said the stint with Kannur Warriors in Super League Kerala (SLK) helped him to improve as a player. “SLK was a good learning experience and came at the right time for me. I learnt a lot from observing foreign players and playing in front of huge demanding crowds helped me to handle pressure. It has helped me a lot in ISL. But I know I need to improve a lot, especially my physique and I am working on it,” said Ebindas. 

“I have played for under-16, under-20 and under-23 Indian teams. I am hoping that my performance in ISL will open the doors for selection to the senior Indian team,” he added.

Published on Apr 28, 2026

#ISL #Ebindas #deadball #brilliance #drives #Kerala #Blasters #resurgence

There was a common thread that ran through the rare and precious victory for Kerala…